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Bridgestone has been named by the FIA as the tire supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship starting with the 2026-27 season that will mark the series’s revised GEN4 cars and cont…
Bridgestone has been chosen by the FIA to be the exclusive tire supplier for the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from the 2026-27 season until 2030, replacing Hankook. This decision aligns with Bridgestone’s commitment to sustainable motorsports and their desire to develop eco-friendly technology. The company aims to use this opportunity to accelerate innovation and refine sustainable technology in tire production and usage. CEO Shu Ishibashi expressed his excitement about returning to an FIA world championship and emphasized Bridgestone’s dedication to excellence and embracing new challenges. The partnership with the FIA will focus on expanding and enhancing their “ENLITEN” tire product technology to meet the demands of the EV era.